Luke 6:12

Now about that time, Jesus went out, up the hill, to pray, and spent the whole night in prayer to God.

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

In Context

11But the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees were mad with rage, and consulted together what they could do to Jesus.

13When day came, he summoned his disciples, and chose twelve of them, whom he also named ‘apostles.’

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Cross References

Genesis 32:24Jacob was left alone, and someone wrestled with him until daybreak.

Psalms 55:15May death suddenly take them, may they go down to Sheol alive, for evil lives in their homes and their hearts.

Matthew 14:23After dismissing the crowds, he went up the hill by himself to pray; and, when evening fell, he was there alone.

Mark 6:46After he had taken leave of the people, he went away up the hill to pray.

Colossians 4:2Devote yourselves to prayer. Give your whole mind to it, and also offer thanksgiving;

Matthew Henry on Luke 6:2-12

Works of Mercy Suited to the Sabbath. 1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? 3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him; 4 How he went into the house of God, and did… Read the whole commentary →

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